(Yellow coneflower)
The only yellow-flowering echinacea. Flowers are 7cm/3” across with a chocolate brown centre. Roots contain medicinal constituents similar to those found in E. pallida. Traditionally used like other echinaceas for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects. Requires cold stratification for 1-2 months to break seed dormancy. Prairie native of the Missouri and Arkansas Ozark regions. Ht. 75cm/30”.